I am beyond pleased to have had the opportunity to be published along some some of the most talented writers I know in OUR NEW BOOK simply titled Poetstuffers: An Anthology. We have put together a collection of some of our best work to date. A wide range of topics, issues, and events are explored by each individual, and even expose some of the deepest parts of ourselves through each piece presented. Right now we just have it available as a hard copy, but will soon have it ready for e-book distribution as soon as we can. I can’t begin to tell you how proud I am of this accomplishment and to be able to share it with all of you. I will leave a link to the book if you are interested here, as well as create a page with any of my published work so it can be easily found in the future. I am also working on a little something something of my own as well. More detail on that later though. For now, I just want to enjoy this milestone 🙂

I do not wish to live
To live amongst the majority
I wish to stand against the crowd
And leave a mark in history
A mark
However small
That will stand for all that’s left in me
Long after the hands have fallen still
I want you all to remember me
Remember me as I stood
As I stood for much more than me
I stood in hope
Rooted in dreams
Like the Legends before me
Legends who wielded a sword
Dulled, but braved their story
Who stood up for what they believed
And like them
I hope you remember me
Remember me as I speak
As I speak for those who cannot breathe
Remember me as I stand
As I stand for those who’ve fallen weak
Remember me for my mind
For my mind thought of more than me
And remember me for my words
For my words bled of poetry
Poetry that twisted the mind
To view the world through a set of eyes
Untainted by the painted lies
That also transcend through history
So remember me as I am
As I am but only me
No more, no less
Just simply me
Though some would say it was my nature
Borderline my destiny
To transcend well beyond the mind
And become much more than just a memory

I’ve had a list of things to do before i die for years, just never wrote it down. And, like many, never seem to get around to some of the things on that list for many reasons. I figured, if I put it on here, so everyone can see, I have to do it. How awkward would it be to have have a very elaborate list of goals up, that everyone knows about, and never get anything checked off? Exactly. So, here is my list, in no particular order of importance. Will put it up on a page of it’s own as well and update it as life progresses. But by all means, this isn’t a complete list. I am sure to add to it as I experience new things and am exposed to so much more that life has to offer.

1. Fly a plane
2. Become an expert marksman (woman!)
3. Visit and explore the Grand Canyon
4. Do a show like “Into the Wild”
5. Learn to Snowboard
6. Do photography for National Geographic
7. Become a published author
8. Become a distinguished Poet (published)
9. Write music for a well-known artist/band
10. Go Skydiving
11. Participate, and finish, a Muddy Rudder
12. Break a Guinness World Record
13. Photograph an Aurora
14. Visit Pompeii
15. Visit Easter Island
16. Visit England
17. Get a tattoo (Don’t judge me)
18. Meet Ellen Degeneres
19. Get a Master’s Degree
20. Take a picture with a President
21. Experience 0 gravity
22. Establish the “Second Chance Safe Haven”
23. Write something that changes someone’s life
24. Catch a killer
25. Make a very big crime bust
26. Meet Eminem
27. Meet Linkin Park
28. Build/completely restore an old school car/motorcycle
29. Join a Rock Band
30. Become a 1 hit wonder (at least)
31. Own a business
32. Have a well-defined 6 pack (Janet Jackson Status!)
33. Be fluent in a second Language
34. Be paid or make a living off a hobby (writing, photography, gaming, music, etc)
35. Attend a Superbowl
36. Visit the 7 wonders of the Ancient World
37. Go surfing (Should probably learn to swim first haha)
38. Parkour (enough said)
39. Finish my penny collection (one book done!)
40. Buy my mom a house (or vacation home, whichever)
41. Visit all 50 States
42. See/help my little brother accomplish his biggest dream
43. Get over 1000 followers on my blog
44. Go Parasailing
45. Photograph a volcanic eruption
46. Go on a serious road trip with friends and videotape it (documentary anyone?)
47. Learn to play guitar (I will master this dang it)
48. Become a Known Photographer
49. Visit the New Seven Wonders of the world
50. Go to Venice Italy and get my mom to come with
51. Got to Rome
52. Visit a Ghost Town
53. Spend the night in a haunted location
54. Meet The Fray
55. Meet Ed Kowalczyk (An inspiration omg)
56. Write a song with Ed kowalczyk (I absolutely loved Live)
57. Photograph and pet a wolf58. Visit the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC59. Visit all the monuments in Washington DC
60. Tour the White House
61. Go to the top of the Statue of Liberty
62. Go on a Liquid Diet for a month
63. Go to Hawaii
64. Have a house built
65. Pay cash for a brand new car
66. Go to a rock concert
67. Go to France

I’m laying here in bed, though this may not post until well after I woke, and had a lot of lines floating around my mind. Can’t sleep. So, I took ut my phone, began writing some of those pieces out, and noticed I had a tone of unfinished poems/lyrics on here. I counted like 34. Why is it often hard to finish what we started? That’s what came to mind after I finished counting. It’s interesting. I never liked to leave anything half done, yet I have, 34 times! I kno why some end up unfinished though, and wonder if it’s the same for other passionate writers. I, for one, tend to leave some pieces unfinished because I get interupted in thought, and then can’t bring myself to finish because that feeling had passed. I can’t force myself to write, or do anything else for that matter, unless I feel passionately about it. If I no longer possess that feeling I had once I started, I move on and hope to one day return to it. Anyway, just felt like writing **Yawn** I’m going back t sleep (or work depending on when this posts haha) Ciao

Well, I am still exploring new forms of poetry. Turning out to be quite fun I’d say. Sestinas and Diatelles have been the toughest by far to learn and master, but also the most rewarding. I been asked a few times about the forms, the mechanics behind them, and how I go about putting them together, and it gave me an idea. I could totally post the answers on my site haha. So, eventually I will have a bunch of how to’s together with a little bit on how I go about doing them. Gives me something else to do when experiencing writer’s block ya know.

Also, being the gamer that I am, I think I am going to start another blog that pretty much sticks to gaming. Now, I do see it crossing over to like TV shows or movies, but it would only be because it related to a game in some way. I talk games with friends and such all the time, and I must say, our conversations need to be recorded sometimes haha. Anyways, that is whats up. I am off to catch up on The Walking Dead and Breaking Amish for the night. New work coming pretty much alllllll this week. Ciao!

Had the most insane day ever I have to be honest. But I came home to unwind, check my blog for a bit, maybe mess around and write something, and I noticed Rhonda over at Help Me Rhonda nominated me for this bad boy, or girl. Haha and her blog about it was amazing. Thanks again Rhonda! If you haven’t check her out by now, you are absolutely missing out.

There were a few rules attached to this and they are:

Thank the person who nominated you and link back to them in your post

Share 7 things about yourself

Nominate 10 or so bloggers you admire

Leave a .comment on each of the blogs letting them know they’ve been nominated

So, I will start with the easy part. Well, second easiest part. The first was thanking Rhonda haha. Here are a few of MY favorite blogs to run to after a long day, or a good day, but they definitely help after a long day.

GMan’s Galaxy – may have won this already, no idea. Regardless, one creative dude!

Finally, the 7 things about me part. I am not sure what to really say since I outlined it in my about me section so I’m winging it. Thanks again! Don’t forget to check out these other incredible blogs alright!

I did Tae kwon do when I was younger. I ended as a black belt and currently thinking about picking martial arts back up. Not sure what though.

I love the History Channel and ID Channel

To this day, I still have not seen The Godfather (Insane I am aware)

A lot of my earlier poetry, actually a lot of my earlier writing period, was inspired by one of my video games. Maybe like a line, or event in one or 2 just sparked something and forced me to write. And they say Video games are bad (I highly disagree haha)

I recently fell in love with youtube and some of the “stars” on it. You absolutely must, must, must check out My Drunk Kitchen, Jenna marbles (not for the easily offended though), and You Deserve a Drink. I would love to hang out with these people, especially Hanna and Jenna haha.

If someone were to give me a million dollars right this minute, first thing I would do is pay all my bills, pay my car off, and pay school off plus pay for the start of a Master’s degree. the rest will go into savings until I get well established and figure out what I really want. Three Cheers for being responsible!!!!

I absolutely love motorcycles and I am getting one first chance I get, end of story.

So I recently became quite consumed with the show Heroes. I found it on Netflix and figured what the heck you know? That show is freaking awesome! It got me thinking too. Like if you ever seen the show, there are people who have abilities to do various things and the ability to paint the future is one. When their power activates, they go into a serious trance and they let the image and creativity take over. It’s like everything around them ceases to exist and it’s only them and the canvas until it’s complete. Yea, that’s pretty much me when I write. Once I actually get into it I just cannot stop. It’s like I must get the words out, it’s imperative that I get the words out. Like the fate of the world depends on me to do so. Next thing I know, I have lost hrs in my day, but created something I can be proud of.

Of course, the world would still be safe if I didn’t finish, or even chose to ignore the urge entirely. But how selfish would that make me? I had written something more recently, and someone actually said that they felt so lost and on the verge of doing something they would totally regret until they read my poem. They finally didn’t feel alone and was actually able to look at their situation in a new light, because the words made them feel like someone understands and it is possible to overcome it. I have written in my page, “Why I Do What I Do“, that all I want to do is touch just one person with my words, to make a difference, help someone, and I totally feel I have. This has happened twice since I started my blog. I wasn’t expecting much. Just wanted a place to store my work that I can access from anywhere really. And then this happens. Now, I aspire to continue to reach out, make that difference. Just like in Heroes, I believe I been given a gift, and I chose to use it for good.